US: Pope Stresses Climate Change in White House Ceremony

  • 9 years ago
U.S. President Barack Obama received Pope Francis at the White House yesterday. Before 11,000 guests, the Pontiff emphasized the need to address climate change. Waiting up to six hours, 30,000 well-wishers lined the streets of Washington for a chance to see the Pope. Many are anxiously awaiting news on what the Pope discussed with Obama in their private meeting as well as the Pontiff's words to Congress and the United Nations. Bianca Perez reports from Washington. teleSUR

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